A reason to celebrate

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"Muse" by Edson Campos at Fredlund Gallery in Winter…

May 19, 2011|By Terry Hummel, VISUAL ARTS

I've seen galleries come and galleries go, even those with deep pockets. Many don't make it through the first year. So when a gallery commemorates a first anniversary, especially one with limited capital, it is truly something to celebrate! Twelve21 Gallery (1221-C N. Orange Ave., Orlando) invites art lovers, collectors and artists to a reception in honor of its first birthday and the 15 artists who have exhibited during the past 365 days. Each artist's work is part of this special anniversary exhibition. Some are longtime members of our arts community and others are our newest talent. Stop by tonight, 7-10, and celebrate along with these artists.

Artists' reception

One of our area's oldest and most well-respected art institutions will hold a reception today, 5-7 p.m., for the artists of its 141st Residency program. The Atlantic Center for the Arts (1414 Art Center Ave.) in New Smyrna Beach invites master artists from around the world to its campus set in a beautiful salt marsh preserve. Associate artists apply to work with the often-famous master artists. The public is kept at bay except for special events such as the Master Artist Outreach by the current master, Rick Lowe, on Monday at 6 p.m. At the end of each residency, the public is invited to an open house to see/hear/experience the work of the current associate and master artists. Call the center at 386-427-6975 for the times and locations of this residency's various events.

Fauna, flora

The small city of Casselberry is a huge supporter of the arts, presenting several public concerts and many art events each year. Tonight, 6-8:30, the city is hosting two events in adjacent venues. "We're in it Now" opens at the Casselberry Art House (127 Quail Pond Circle), featuring the work of four long-established artists: Sally Evans, Tom Sadler, Brenda Hofreiter and Mark Hofreiter. Each is known for his/her landscapes and/or plein air paintings. Next door, at Casselberry City Hall, is the fauna to the Art House's flora. "Wildlife in Color" shows the animal-centered works of seven fine artists. Call 407-262-7700, Ext. 1301, for other viewing times and upcoming events.

Campos at Fredlund

One of downtown Winter Park's few remaining art galleries, Fredlund Gallery (221 S. Knowles Ave., 407-622-0102) will host a reception for the opening of a dual exhibition by Edson Campos and Kathleen Brodeur on Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Campos is easily one of area's best artists. He has won major international awards, exhibits regularly in Europe and is part of many important collections. See for yourself at this showing of his work, and (if you've never been there) discover one of our established fine-art galleries.